Best DevOps Course for the US & Canada
MITS Edge's DevOps course is a live, instructor-led program covering Git, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible — taught online across the US & Canada with hands-on CI/CD pipelines, mentorship, and placement support.
Curriculum
DevOps & Linux Foundations
- DevOps culture and principles
- Linux command line for DevOps engineers
- Shell scripting basics
- Git and version control workflows
Containerization
- Docker fundamentals and images
- Writing Dockerfiles
- Docker Compose for multi-container apps
- Container registries and best practices
Continuous Integration & Delivery
- CI/CD concepts and pipeline design
- Jenkins pipeline fundamentals
- GitHub Actions basics
- Automated testing in a pipeline
Container Orchestration
- Kubernetes architecture and core objects
- Deployments, services, and scaling
- ConfigMaps and Secrets
- Kubernetes troubleshooting basics
Infrastructure & Configuration Management
- Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform)
- Configuration management with Ansible
- Cloud provider fundamentals (AWS)
- Monitoring and logging basics
Career Preparation
- End-to-end CI/CD pipeline capstone project
- Building a DevOps portfolio on GitHub
- Resume and interview preparation for DevOps roles
- Certification exam guidance
DevOps Salaries and Job Growth in the US
Figures below are sourced directly from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. DevOps roles are not a distinct BLS category and are commonly classified under the closest matching occupation below.
| Role | Median annual wage (May 2024) | Projected growth (2024–2034) |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers (closest BLS match) | $133,080 | 15% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (May 2024 wage data, 2024–2034 employment projections).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this DevOps course suitable for beginners?
A basic understanding of Linux and programming is helpful, but the course covers Linux and Git fundamentals before moving into Docker, CI/CD, and Kubernetes, so newcomers with some technical background can follow along.
Do I need a software development background for DevOps?
It helps, but DevOps also draws from systems administration and networking backgrounds. This course is designed to bring both backgrounds up to speed on the automation, containerization, and orchestration skills DevOps roles require.
What DevOps job roles does this prepare me for?
Common entry points include DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, and Build/Release Engineer. DevOps-adjacent roles commonly draw from the software developer occupational category, which per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics had a median annual wage of $133,080 (May 2024) and is projected to grow 15% from 2024 to 2034.
Is the DevOps course live or self-paced?
It is 100% live, instructor-led online training with evening and weekend cohorts scheduled across US and Canadian time zones. All sessions are recorded so you can catch up if you miss one.
Which tools does this DevOps course cover?
The course covers Git, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible — the core toolchain used across most real-world DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
Does DevOps make sense as a Seattle-specific track?
Yes — DevOps pairs naturally with Seattle’s deep cloud market, since the region is home to both AWS and Azure. Live cohorts run on Pacific Time for Seattle-area learners.
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